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Culture13:52 · Aug 27

Israeli Singer Static Updates Fans After Stage Fall During Concert in Hadera

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Israeli singer Liraz Russo, known as Static, suffered a fall on stage during his concert in Hadera on Wednesday night while performing his hit song "Zero Effort." Shortly after the incident, he posted a photo on Instagram showing his injured leg in a bandage, asking his hundreds of thousands of followers, "How many days do you think I'll be hopping on one leg?" Despite the injury, his team assured that he would not cancel upcoming performances, emphasizing that he "will not disappoint his audience."

A video circulating on social media showed Static beginning his performance, originally a duet with Netta Barzilai, when he failed to notice a gap on the stage and fell hard. He continued singing briefly and signaled to a security guard to call for help. The crew quickly assisted him offstage for medical treatment amid concerns of a possible leg fracture.

Fans responded with wishes for a speedy recovery and praised the security guard's quick reaction. Static's team confirmed that despite the pain and difficulty standing on both legs, he plans to maintain his scheduled shows.

This incident highlights the risks performers face during live shows and the dedication of artists like Static to their fans even when injured.

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